Interview with Professional Embalmer Matt Smith

Kari Northey, an embalmer and funeral director, interviews Professional Embalmer Matt Smith. Matt is a trade embalmer in Michigan. He has cared for several high profile deceased and has cared for over 17,000 deceased during his career. He has used his knowledge and experience in his trade business, his online store, his shipping company-to bring loved ones back home, and in his position with Frigid Fluid company. We have a chat about his work and his opinion on how to best get yourself in the mind frame to handle the job.
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[@lauragadille3384]

I have so much respect for this guy.

[@schamblin45]

Extreme respect to Mr. Smith! To be held in such high regard is nothing less than amazing. I loved doing it so I was happy being what I considered just average. You mentioned the 24/7 part of it and the late night death calls are the only thing I don't miss since retiring. Great video!

[@rnagovero2044]

I am so into this - EXCITING ❤ I had a roommate who was in the funeral funeral business/ Enbalmer ! He moved to Texas, MISS HIM AND ALL HIS LATE NIGHT STORIES ❤ BOY OH BOY- THERE WAS SOME GOOD ONES!!

[@elapaszczynski495]

He is not supostu talk about that privacy issues

[@lisabunnie22960]

Thank you for the indepth understanding of thankless job at times. Deepest respects.

[@colemanbryce9809]

i know Im pretty randomly asking but does anyone know of a good site to watch newly released tv shows online?

[@blazeowen1135]

@Coleman Bryce lately I have been using flixzone. Just google for it :)

[@margaretlaycock42]

Wow,Matt Smith you are awesome...I have two people that I rate as I would happily let embalm me (when my time comes),have a coffee sat on a bench,sand,grass and talk about whatever comes to mind,now I have three! I just know you are respectful,grounded,funny,sound human being.I have seen you in videos and this one has confirmed my thoughts.Tears are in my eyes...Hi Kari,Joel,love three now,plus my grandchildren...take care,stay safe...🙂

[@KaritheMortician]

I appreciate that!

[@margaretlaycock42]

You are welcome!

[@richardgordon245]

SOME OF THE COOLEST PEOPLE ARE SOME WE'VE NEVER MET.AND THANK YOU .🙏🙏

[@KaritheMortician]

Agreed

[@RikkiSpanish]

Thank you so much for interviewing Matt Smith! I absolutely love his podcasts. He is a very fascinating person with so many amazing stories. Kari, what would you consider to be the pros and cons of being a trade embalmer, from your experience? And how do manage to stay so thin with such a crazy schedule?

[@lyndawood7937]

Really enjoyed this particular video. Mr. Smith is amazing and very interesting. He seems very honest and trustworthy.

[@TheAgeofFabulous]

Fantastic video! I almost became a funeral director because a friend of mine owned his own funeral homes. Very interesting to learn more about Trade Embalming.

[@dwyghtricardo8623]

I also a embalmer in Jamaica 🇯🇲 for 14 yrs wish for me to take a different level..like experience embalmer overseas

[@MaryClareVideos]

Yes, he is very down to earth and possesses the qualities to undertake this profession. 👍😉 In all seriousness... Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience.

[@barbatloosenutproductions2027]

Oh what a wonderful video, well Kari, you know what I mean.😏 I look at a skilled embalmer/restorerater, (I hope I spelled that right🤔) as someone who is a skilled artist with a wonderful gift of compassion! 💝🌹 ...And yes, as someone who also lives in Michigan, we have a eastside & a westside. The thing is, since we're mostly surrounded by water, I like to say, if you live close to one of the great lakes, that one is a west coast person or a east coast person. Lol! 😅 Take care my dear, & may God bless you & yours.🤗💐

[@fredrickearl6687]

Very interesting video. Thank you both for taking the time to make and share this video.

[@rolandgiacontiere1370]

Excellent video . Thanks for the information.

[@eo7744]

The warm and fuzzies are the best feeling in the world 🖤🖤🖤 I’ve been in the industry for 5 years now and it’s been a lot of hard work, sacrifice, and dedication to the vocation. I wouldn’t change it for the world. Thank you cards from the families are the best 🖤 Matt seems like such a nice guy! I would love to attend a seminar but I’m out of state.

[@gewells8098]

Great video and sounds like a super guy!

[@jeanaesamuel47]

Cool video!!! Merry Christmas Kari and Farmy!!!🎄🎄🎁🎁💚💚

[@litolallo8867]

I'm so excited Kari when are you coming to South Florida!?

[@litolallo8867]

@@KaritheMortician please do! We would love to have you in South Florida.

[@adamandrews8534]

As always, an excellent interview. Oscoda, yea!

[@angiehanneken9284]

Another great video. Gives me a different outlook rather than just working at a funeral home. Thanks.

[@geraldsomeone7675]

Cool, thanks for sharing. Kari I can easily see you successfully doing what he does. You exude an international 🌎 appeal for caring.

[@larryulery3729]

Would you find it hard to do family members. What is the one that would be hard to do

[@lylewilliams1371]

Thank you!

[@Cal619Guy]

Great video Kari! 👍

[@markusayt]

Wow Michigan has snow already 😀 Good conversation with Matt.

[@Robert-xp4ii]

Now I'm going to have to go back and watch again because I didn't even notice snow. That's bizarre!!

[@angelamuter930]

No, there isn’t snow in Michigan yet, I’m guessing this was filmed earlier in the year. It’s in the mid 60s in MI today. 😊

[@sherj63w46]

Thank you😇😇😇

[@lauragadille3384]

Go Blue! Ty for this vlog

[@tiffanymims8691]

If you went to Joplin, MO after the EF-5 that was 8 years ago!

[@janaexclusive]

When starting out how do you build your profile if others haven’t seen your work ? Other than saying how many cases you’ve completed

[@KaritheMortician]

Offer to do one for free and gain their trust

[@dougandtravis1972]

Hope you’re well Kari

[@ginnab777]

What happens if someone loses a limb in an accident? Do you embalm the limb and have it in the casket ?

[@Hazel0096]

Yes and if possible, it gets reattached

[@charlestaylor2480]

Does it smell bad and did it used to smell bad before

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks for watching.

[@2snowgirl520]

What is a trade embalmer?

[@70sfan64]

Another great video!

[@johnblaesel5493]

Very interesting video Kari! Matt seems like a very likable guy with a great sense of humor. I’d love for him to embalm me someday, after I’m dead of course. You know, I’d also love to witness an embalming someday just to see what’s involved in it. Is that possible?

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@KaritheMortician]

Not unless you are licensed

[@auntjosie756]

I heard sirens and the video cut away....... did you guys get pulled over?

[@tammycox9789]

What is the difference between staff embalmer and trade embalmer?

[@jgentges]

Like his shirt Oscoda is next to my home town East Tawas.

[@A-No-One]

What are some pro and cons that come with running an International shipping company that deals with body removals?

[@ashleyw8526]

Does the funeral home/directors shut down (for lack of a better word) when funerals are happening? Of course they are working with that funeral and family but do y’all take death calls or meet with other families while a funeral is happening?

[@chicagomike]

Kari you come across as a real nice person with empathy. I like more women are in the field. Previously, some funeral directors were a little odd.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks

[@joelabriola6289]

Can you show a actual embalming procedure or is that a Hippa violation? If not please show what is involved on a actual client.

[@Beereadshorror]

Kari has a video on her channel that shows what happens in an embalming as best as she can show it.

[@joelabriola6289]

@@Beereadshorror Thanks for responding.

[@joelabriola6289]

@@KaritheMortician Thanks for responding. So can a actual procedurebe shown?

[@silentfades]

if your working for a funeral home doing embalming and expand as Matt has done does funeral home become possessive and/or jealous if you working and branch out ?

[@elizabethlewis3509]

What is Trade embalming?

[@KaritheMortician]

it is when you just go in and embalm at different places

[@michaelm5601]

Does Matt travel as far as Baltimore Maryland, or know a Master Embalmer close to me?

[@aliciareisinger3103]

Also similar to clergy!

[@tammycox9789]

In mortuary school, what all is entailed in that

[@richardgordon245]

We tend to go at any time

[@KaritheMortician]

true

[@MissDollyDimples]

I personally think that we should move away from embalming altogether. It’s terrible for the environment its archaic. I prefer to think of death as a natural process and decay is part of that. I can however see how certain processes can be useful, for example in order to positively identify a body after death.

[@chicagomike]

Let’s face it. Embalming is for profit. Open casket culture in the USA. I think no embalming is better. Dress and clean the body. Period.

[@johnblaesel5493]

@@chicagomike Supposedly Pope John Paul II was not embalmed when he was laid out for viewing. Don’t ask me how that was possible.

[@epiefranklin7861]

Can you train me

[@Kumutuna]

24/7 on call can be hard

[@KaritheMortician]

Very true!

[@Kumutuna]

@@KaritheMortician i am new in the business. I am a part time on call removal technician. I enjoy watching your video. Mahalo

[@richardgordon245]

Kari so are so Real.And know what to ask.You must be A Taurus ?

[@KaritheMortician]

Nope not a Taurus

[@brendaharrington2201]

I wish it wouldn't take them so long to get to the point.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks

[@matthewreilly8412]

Wow I’m the first comment!!!!

[@michellewilliams8019]

What is a trade embalmer.?

[@astardustparade]

Did you not pay attention to the entire video?

[@lisaschick719]

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[@hollyphilhower]

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